In our Prague to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 9 minutes, completing the 1281km route in 12h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 56min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1281km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 5min |
12h 56min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Hofer (12 min, 20% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Garda Ovest (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Hofer (10 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Garda Ovest (11 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1281km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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